SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — (July 27, 2000) —

YCI Supermax, a leading manufacturer of CNC and conventional machine tools, has added two new dealers, Diamond Jack Machinery and J & M Precision. The two companies will distribute YCI’s line of Supermax CNC products, including vertical machining centers, horizontal machining centers, and turning centers. Diamond Jack Machinery and J & M Precision are each expected to increase YCI’s sales by at least 20%.

All YCI dealers are required to have been in business for at least five years and have a strong sales and service team that covers the entire designated territory. Diamond Jack Machinery, serving the states of Oklahoma and Arkansas, offers customers a complete service department and 8,000 square feet of showroom space. J&M Precision, serving the state of Indiana, features a 5,200 square foot showroom and a full service department to help clients with installation, training and warranties.

"We chose our new dealers based on their excellent reputations and very strong commitment to sell Supermax products," says Bryan Chen, executive vice president, YCI Supermax. "This partnership will provide tremendous value and business growth for both companies."

Diamond Jack Machinery is located at 1601 North 6^th St., Fort Smith, AR 72901, phone (501) 785-2554. J & M Precision is located at 10645A Deme Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46236, phone (317) 823-9900.